Organic Besan or Chickpeas Flour

Organic Besan or Chickpeas flour is made from a grounded mixture of chickpeas. Chickpea or gram flour is a chief condiment in Indian and South Asian cuisines. The flour is powdery yellow and has an earthy flavor adding savor to various dishes.

Chickpeas flour or Besan makes a crispy coating for deep-fried vegetable pakoras.

The variety of chickpea flour depends on the kind of chickpea used to ground. One can use either raw or roasted chickpeas. Roasted chickpea flour is more characterized; while plain flour has a slightly bitter taste. Also known as besan, it is also used in gravies, batters, etc.

Besan flour paste with water and yogurt is used as a face mask. It is also rubbed on the body for the cleaning and tanning of the skin. in the Indian subcontinent. It is also called UBTAN

In vegetarian cooking, it is also used as a replacement for eggs.

It contains a high quantity of carbohydrates and no gluten. Compared to other flour, gram flour is high in protein content. It is also quite popular in Italian and French cuisines.